Millennium ChessLink, Model M822 - USB & Bluetooth Connections ChessGenius Exclusive, Model M820 [Video Game] [Video Game]

ChessLink is Millennium Chess' way of keeping King Performance and some of its other chess computers to have a slim form factor. It is an external blue tooth connection between the KP and an Android based app provided by Millennium (or with Chess for Android, an independent app). It will also link with iOS based HIARCS. The Android app also called ChessLink permits playing on Lichess, once a user has obtained a token (easy process). My problem with this unit is that it drops the connection mid game. I do not think this is a product defect per se, as I have had the problem with 2 different units. I think it relates to WiFi issues in my house, as I cannot find anyone else with this problem. But beware, there are many "links" in the chain of wireless connectivity that this product addresses. You might have problems similar to mine, depending on how robust your home's WiFi is (btw, no problems with HIARCS app on iOS, probably related to different use of network WiFi connectivity for the iPhone). It's worth it, if you enjoy playing others (as I do) on Lichesss, using Millennium KP. But this is a far from perfect solution, though likely state of the art, for now.

Got the Millennium Chesslink yesterday and stayed up most of the night having a blast with it connected to the King Competition. What a great combo if you're interested in expanding your options to something other than playing the internal chess engine. Also, it would make a great gift idea for anyone who already owns a Mellinnium Chess board. In response to another review that said there were connectivity issues, I just want to point out that I thought my 2nd online game (which I was winning handily) lost connection when it abruptly ended saying the opponent won. Then I noticed the small type on the app said that I ran out of the allotted time. I hadn't noticed that my clock had run out. So, I wonder if the other reviewer is mistaken about his connectivity issue. The only issue I've had is that one time I had to repeat the connection proceedure as it didn't connect the first time. But, other than that is seems very stable to me (never dropped connection mid game) and I think anyone buying this product will be very happy with their purchase.

Have a Millennium ? Get it ! The Bluetooth alone makes it a good buy.